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Love retro look as well. Very cool!Picked up this little guy today!
Loving the sweeping seconds!
Yes Following V1. Love the ride. Still tweaking the front shock a bit. I am heavier than the previous owner. I think I got it spot on yesterday as I hit a few PRs on G-spot yesterday without pushing hard. Biggest surprise was how well she climbs! My other bike is a carbon Tallboy 1 and the strava times on the climbs are very close, even hit one or two PRsShe's a beaut, what do you think of the ride so far, it's an Evil Following right?
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Thanks! I also like the subtle color scheme. Can’t take credit for it though. Bought her from a fellow hubber who did a great job on the build.Very, very tidy! Colour coordination is on point. Just enough to not be tacky.
the feedback on this earlier was that it looks nice, but on closer inspection the workmanship ain't up to scratch.
can someone compare this to something i understand, like cars/bikes. they look like fancy watches but the price isn't that high
ie. is it a titan/silverback/chinarello or hyundai/GWM
I don't know them at all, but based on looks and price I would not buy them. It feels a bit like those Makro/Game bikes that are dressed up to look fancy but won't last. I would much rather go for something like a Tissot. Not sure what their prices are these days though.
It is in a prefect condition!!!! R7000. Wow. I'm gonna spend at least R60k (at today's price).
Keep an eye on topwatch.co.za. They get some really nice ones in from time to time. I almost bought one of those orange Planet Ocean's a while back, but I was not ready to sell anything. As mentioned I would not buy new anymore. Even my wife got hers secondhand.
It is in a prefect condition!!!! R7000. Wow. I'm gonna spend at least R60k (at today's price).
That is the point of top end watches. The quality of the steel and the saphire crystal means it looks perfect for many years. I remember I worked with a guy in 1999 and he had a Rolex Submariner that he bought new in 1990 for R3500. In 1999 it was already in the region of over R30k new. If you look at how long they last and how the price increases, it's almost a no-brainer. Problem is it always feels like you missed the boat and should have bought 5 years ago.
BSc Agric with Entomology and Plant Pathology as majors. Masters (and hopefully PhD) will be Entomology.
Wow that is a mouth full. Good luck! It sure is quite a privilege to study at Maties!
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Pic of the Seamaster please.
I have this deal with my son who is at Stellies (3rd year) (BTW I'm also an ex Matie/Capetonian). If he gets his PhD before he turns 25, I'll buy him a Seamaster. He's got 4 years left, which means B degree next year and 3 years for his PhD - certainly doable!!!
That Seamaster is the only one I would definitely never sell. I bought it in New York in 1999. I will never forget it. It was the first high end watch I bought and paid R7000 for it. I went in and out of the store probably 5 times and kept trying it on. It was a crapload of money and I just could not pull the trigger. I am so glad I did. I had it serviced for the first time 3 years ago and you will never say its almost 20 years old. I swim in the sea with it all the time.
I have convinced quite a few people of buying one of those (my wife has a quarts version). It is the best value for money as far as high end watches go. Your son will be very happy with it if he gets there. What is he studying?
Interesting. I am following LuxuryTime on FB, they're selling 2nd hand top end watches out of Menlyn I think. Prices are less than current retail, but not sure if better than original price.
I have a number of Tissot's - mainstream and good value for money, a Luminox and a beautiful Tag Aquaracer.
Would love to have a TAG Carrera, IWC, Cartier Tank, Lange & Sohne. But probably will never get any. :-(
My first decent watch was a Tissot. I loved that watch!
That is quite a nice wish list you've got there. I used to think that I would only buy watches and never sell any, but I found that that was a dead end. I found that 4 good watches is a good number for me so I keep it at 4 now. I wear them all so they are not just stuck in the safe.
By selling one from time to time and buying another one has rekindled my love for watches. Currently I have the Panerai, Breitling, Omega Seamaster and the Blancpain Fifity Fathoms. Not sure which one I would sell at the moment so will see when the itch appears again. My next holy grail watch would be a AP Royal Oak, but they are way too expensive, even second hand.
I buy and sell on Topwatch.co.za. Johan that owns the site always gives me a very fair trade-in on watches and it is so much easier than trying to sell it myself. He also has a very nice collection and often get more in.
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Ha ha. I appreciate that! No, fortunately I don’t work for Steinhoff. I have been a watch nut as long as I can remember. I also prefer watches that are not too mainstream. I never buy new anymore. If you take your time and find the good deals its possible to indulge quite a bit. Unlike bicycles, watches keep their value. I sold that IWC Big Pilot for 50% more than I paid for it.Love your taste in watches. I am seriously jealous!!
You working for Steinhoff????
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Doing the 37km this year. Cracked the 6hr mark on the 63km last year. Loved it, but that was a tough day!
This one was my holy grail watch. Had it for about 4 years and then sold it again. I still love the look, but unfortunately it was never a comfortable wearer.
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I was never a huge Breitling fan, but I got this one a couple of years ago and still love the black with rubber strap
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Thanks. I prefer the non-mainstream watches but sadly I have to admit that Panerai is not that anymore. Bought this one back in 2006 when Panerai was still niche. Still love it though!
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Swopped out the steel bracelet for brown strap for the winter. Love how much it changes the look and feel of the watch
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Damn Billions S3 is good!
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No way that can be real. If you you jump while riding a vertical way there is no way you will land on the wall again...at least not according to Newton.http://78.media.tumblr.com/880bc58bca0dfb49108f33c8ebfb2920/tumblr_njuk3caS8x1r16lm9o1_500.gif
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Beast was not/is not a quota player. Not sure if you said this in jest or not...............however still not acceptable comment.
Relax, he was making a joke about Kitshoff, not about Beast. I dont see any implication in that post about Beast’s status re quotas
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Started watching “Loaded” on netflix. It is BRILLIANT!
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That was exactly our thinking. Have done W2W the past three years with my current partner. He is from the UK and those 3 times has been his only times to SA. It was great to experience SA through his eyes. He is in awe with our natural beauty here. After doing piket bo berg last year for the first time I decided that we will give W2W a skip and do The U rather. Cant wait to hear his reaction to the trails and nature over there as I was in awe during the Piket bo berg race
Team "Bum Cream & Beers" are locked and loaded via Entry Ninja. Even pushed the boat out for some luxury accommodation! Can't wait!
Ek is mal oor trailer park boys en my vrou bevraagteken my inteligensie agv daarvan. Van die seasons is minder goed maar overall is dit baie entertaining.Started watching Trailor Park Boys last night. I can inly shake my head at those guys but it is entertaining. I saw Netflix has Monty Pythons Flying Circus now. Started with that as well. Remember some of the episodes but I still dig it. The two movies are also on there.
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